Love Your Body: Why You Should Book a Boudoir Photoshoot Today
Do this to show yourself that you are beautiful
that your 40s will be beautiful
that 'squishy' is beautiful and that
motherhood looks good on you.
One thing makes me cringe every time I hear it.
It’s the excuse I hear from so many women…
“I want to have a boudoir session with you, but I want to lose 10 lbs first.”
I hear this multiple times a week and it breaks my heart every time.
Ladies, those extra 10 lbs are not going to make or break your photos. I promise you.
What will actually show on camera, regardless of how you think you look, is you being photographed in the most flattering poses - highlighting your best features and celebrating the body that sustains you through life. Your hot, rockin’, freakin’ amazing body!
What will show on camera is YOU as you are today- an ‘imperfectly perfect’ woman wanting to do herself justice - exactly as she is.
Self-accepting, self-loving, and falling in love with her own personal journey. That’s the whole point of doing a Boudoir Shoot in the first place.
What will show on camera is you practicing deeper self-love even if you don’t have the “perfect body”- which, by the way, doesn’t exist. (In fact, ‘models’ are more self critical than anyone else I’ve ever met. - fact)
What you will see from your pictures is the radiance and confidence you felt on the day of your boudoir session- It’s a feeling you will carry with you always, each and every time you view your photos.
10 measly pounds…really? You and I both know you’re better than that. Let’s come up with a better excuse, please?
You are worth so much more than your weight. More than your cellulite, your rolls, your double chin, your stomach that hasn’t been the same since you gave birth. These self-perceived imperfections do NOT define you. They certainly do not determine your worthiness for a boudoir experience.
Waiting for “perfection” only means we are missing out on rich experiences and opportunities for personal growth. We’ll literally be waiting forever if we are holding out for that “perfect”‘ time.
I love that John Lennon quote which seems so appropriate… ‘Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans’
Stop procrastinating and worrying about how you’ll look and just do it, now. You’ll never be as young as this again.
Whether you are a size S, M or XXL, you are worthy of this experience. Don’t deny yourself the empowerment, liberation, and confidence that comes with having your photos taken just because you aren’t at your perfect weight.
The weight will go up and down and so will life.
Why not relax into it and celebrate the ride?
It’s a truly liberating feeling when we learn to step outside our comfort zones and invest in our relationship with ourselves.
Here are four compelling reasons that you do NOT need to lose weight before your Madison Bou Experience:
1: Our Slimming Camera Angles and Poses.
This is a skill that we’ve picked up during 20 years photographing the Art of Boudoir. During your photo shoot, we work hard to make sure that your final images are pieces of fine art that you’ll absolutely love.
With our experience in posing and lighting you’ll see your inner Goddess shine through. When you get to see the finished results at your viewing, your self-perceived imperfections will be the last thing you’ll be thinking about.
2: To Experience the Power of Accepting and Loving Yourself Right Now:
We all have those inner voices that tell us that we are not good enough, pretty enough, skinny enough, etc. When we let those voices dictate our actions, guess what?! They never go away. They will still be talking you out of loving yourself even if you did hit your goal weight.
It’s incredibly empowering to change that narrative of negative self-talk and choose to love and accept yourself as you are right now.
Your boudoir shoot will help you do that.
3: Boudoir Is About Embracing Who You Are in Each Stage of Life:
One of the best things about boudoir is that it’s for everyone and every body during any stage of life. We are constantly evolving and having your images as a way to reflect on your personal growth is extremely grounding.
It helps us build our confidence over time and reconnect with the core of who we are. In fact, many of our clients come back to commemorate life’s milestones year after year.
4: You Are a Role Model to Other Women and Girls:
It’s so easy to forget how much our life choices impact those around us. Being able to share your Boudoir experience with your girlfriends and the women in your life is actually one of the most rewarding parts of the boudoir experience.
Simply hearing about a woman making an effort to really love themselves encourages other women to do the same.
Empowered women empower women.
We always remind our Clients, especially those with daughters, that it is SO incredibly therapeutic for young women to see their Mums loving and accepting themselves. Having your photos on display as wall art for example, serves as a daily reminder to both you and your daughters that we are worthy. - No matter our age or body shape.
Imagine young women growing up with this idea from the start. The world would look like a much healthier place.
Your photographs can also serve as archives of your life that your daughters can look back on. Many of my clients also choose to add beauty or ‘fashion style’ portraits to their photo shoot for this reason.
Love Your Body: Why You Should Book a Boudoir Photoshoot Today, Even if You Haven't Reached Your 'Perfect Weight'
Far too many women we meet struggle with body image issues, but this article is to say that women don't need to wait until they reach their "perfect weight" to book a boudoir photoshoot.
Remember "perfection" doesn't exist and it is so much healthier to learn to accept and love yourself as you are.
A Madison Bou Boudoir Experience is about promoting body positivity, self-love, and empowerment, which are powerful messages that can resonate with so many women.
